KVKX -- Potomac Airfield

Friendly, MD, US

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Airport Communications

POTOMAC APPROACH: 124.7, 125.65 (338.2, 348.725)
CTAF: 122.8
UNICOM: 122.8
IRONS STAR: 126.4 (282.375)
TIKEE STAR: 120.45 (306.925)
ASOS at DCA (7.3 NW): 132.65, 276-200-0159
AWOS-3 at CGS (14.0 N): 121.225, 301-864-5497
AWOS-3 at FME (22.1 NE): 123.925
AWOS-3PT at HEF (26.3 W): 703-361-6160
AWOS-3PT at GAI (27.0 N): 128.275, 301-977-2971

Runways

Runway 06/24

Dimensions2665 x 40 feet / 812 x 12 meters
Surface Asphalt / in Good Condition
Edge LightingMedium Intensity
Runway 06 Runway 24
Coordinates N38°44.77' / W76°57.57'N38°45.06' / W76°57.15'
Elevation 108.9117.7
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 48° True228° True
Markings Non-Precision Instrument in good conditionNon-Standard in good condition
Glide Slope Indicator P2L (5° Glide Path Angle)P2L (5.5° Glide Path Angle)
Approach Lights
REIL YesYes

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN38°44.92' / W76°57.36'
LocationLocated 0 miles NE of Friendly, MD. on 50 acres of land.
Elevation117.7 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation11° W

Operations

Airport UseOpen to the public
Activation DateJune 1958
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleYes
BeaconWhite-Green — (Lighted Land Airport)
Wind IndicatorYes, Lighted
Lighting ScheduleSEE RMK
A.R.T.C.C.WASHINGTON
F.S.S.LEESBURG
NOTAMs FacilityDCA (NOTAM-D available)
Sectional ChartWASHINGTON
Airspace AnalysisNOT ANALYZED — Estab prior to 1959.
AttendanceALL/ALL/0700-2200

Ownership

OwnershipPrivately owned
Owner
COPLEY INVESTMENTS
10 NEWBURY ST
BOSTON, MA 02116
617-267-6828
Manager
DAVID WARTOFSKY
10300 GLEN WAY
FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744
301-248-5720

Services Available

Fuel100LL (blue)
Transient StorageTiedowns
Airframe RepairMAJOR
Engine RepairMAJOR
Other ServicesCHARTER SERVICE, PILOT INSTRUCTION, AIRCRAFT RENTAL

Remarks

  • Rotg beacon located 1000 ft N of airport.
  • Unlimited vehicle access to aircraft movement areas.
  • Visitors please tune 122.85 for parking instructions & ground services.
  • Noise abatement procedures: avoid takeoff 2200-0700.
  • Security: expect 24 hour surveillance: civil & military, ground and air.
  • Airport within FLT rstrd zone (FRZ).
  • Rentals available at 301-292-9700.
  • For clearance delivery contact potomac approach at 866-599-3874.
  • FRZ pilots must file FRZ scty FP through 703-771-3476.
  • Sfra or IFR FP does not grant FRZ ASP aces.
  • For aces pilot must be PRE-APVD through TSA MD3 program. To apply for FRZ access, see airport website.
  • MIRL runway 06/24 operates sunset to sunrise; To activate OTR times and activate PAPI runway 06 & 24 - CTAF.
  • Automated UNICOM; Three clicks adzy & weather, four clicks radio check.